Results 161-180 of 2,392 for speaker:Pat Buckley

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: As I have stated previously, this is not a political committee. It gives credit where credit is due. I read recently about the roll-out of oral contraception, whether it is at a supermarket, a sweet shop, a chemist, a pharmacy or wherever. There is a stipulation that it can only be paid for with cash. I know this is very unusual, but it is a good step. At the moment, as soon as a Ryanair...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: Agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: I agree with Senator Lombard. A commonsense approach does not appear to have been adopted here. We need to ask questions. Most people would think that doing the right thing is simple. It could possibly be done under statutory obligation. Sometimes they can do that and make changes. It should be interesting. I will give the Senator 100% support in that regard. Any opportunity we can...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: I wish to thank the secretariat, as usual.

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: I will cut straight to the chase. The terms of reference of this tribunal of inquiry are too tight. This is not coming from me; it is coming from those present in the Gallery who have lobbied on this issue. I ask the Government to accept the Sinn Féin amendment. I listened to previous speakers. I will stick to the issue of chemical abuse in the Defence Forces because I want to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 637. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns regarding the additional strain on services at Cork University Hospital due to the planned closure of the MUH paediatrics unit; and to outline plans to address these concerns, including increased resources, beds and staff. [2903/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 642. To ask the Minister for Health to outline plans for paediatric care in Cork city and the surrounding area following the closure of Mercy University Hospital paediatric unit. [2908/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 643. To ask the Minister for Health if capacity for on-site administration of infusions at Cork University Hospital paediatric unit will be provided following the closure of the MUH paediatric unit, where such a service was available; and what consideration, if any, has been made for the consequences for families and young patients if such a service is not available on site following the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 641. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that highly qualified and experienced paediatric staff in Mercy University Hospital, Cork, some of whom have 20-plus years service in paediatrics, are being ask to move to Cork University Hospital or apply for different roles due to the closure of the paediatric unit in MUH. [2907/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 636. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the plans to close the paediatric unit in Mercy University Hospital which would leave Cork University Hospital as the only hospital in the area which covers care for under 16 years-olds; and to provide a rationale for this change. [2902/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 644. To ask the Minister for Health to act to stop the closure of paediatric services at Mercy University Hospital until such time as a full and adequate paediatric wing is in place at Cork University Hospital in order to avoid overwhelming services and reducing quality of care and outcomes for children in the Cork city area. [2910/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 638. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that sufficient parking will be in place for Cork University Hospital if plans are true to make it the only hospital serving under 16-year-olds which will have an inevitable increase in patient load. [2904/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 639. To ask the Minister for Health to confirm if accident and emergency care will still be provided to under-16 year-olds at Mercy University Hospital after the conclusion of the plan to move paediatric care exclusively to Cork University Hospital. [2905/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (23 Jan 2024)

Pat Buckley: 640. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of concerns that accident and emergency services at Cork University Hospital will be overwhelmed following the closure of the paediatric services at Mercy University Hospital; and what resources will be put in place to expand capacity and avoid the prospect of children on trolleys in waiting areas. [2906/24]

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: I agree with the Cathaoirleach regarding accountability.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: Yes, 100%.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: If I remember correctly going back years ago, it is on licence fees. As I said in the meeting, we took the remains of 92 nuns out of a graveyard in Youghal. To re-inter them we had to apply for an exemption licence to remove them. If the Department is using this as an excuse it is very wishy-washy.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: It is not my baby.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: If each body maintains that it is not its responsibility, then we request that it tells us what Department is responsible.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Dec 2023)

Pat Buckley: I agree with option B.